U.S. Air Force — 2017 Investments
64 investments dated 2017 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
Agnitron is a materials science company specializing in the development of gallium oxide (Ga2O3) epitaxial growth technologies and related semiconductor devices.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsChanhassen, US
Andrei OsinskyFikadu Alema
AvL Technologies designs and manufactures custom antenna systems for deployment in demanding environments, including rugged Earth terminals, vehicle-mounted solutions, and specialized tracking antennas for satellite communication and mission-critical applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechAsheville, US
Jim Oliver(Founder)David Bowne(Chief Executive Officer)Shannon Smith(Chairman of the Board)
Comsat Architects develops space-focused products that integrate real-time data, analytics, and mission intelligence for government and commercial space operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechSaaSSpace TechRocky River, US
Dr. Kul Bhasin(Founder)
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AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechAlbuquerque, US
Dr. Sudharman K. Jayaweera(Co-President)Dr. Christos Christodoulou(Co-President)
Carver Scientific develops lightweight, low-power electronic heating solutions using Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) technology to protect military personnel and equipment from cold environment damage.
CleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardware
David Carver(Chief Scientific Officer & Co-founder)Jerry Lyons(Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder)
Convergent Manufacturing Technologies US provides digital manufacturing solutions and process simulation services for complex composite parts, serving aerospace and advanced manufacturing customers.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsUS, US
Brian Coxon(President & Chief Engineering Officer)
Dynaflow develops computational fluid dynamics software and specialized hardware systems for hydrodynamic analysis, cavitation testing, and water-based material erosion applications.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareNew MaterialsSaaSAnnapolis Junction, US
Dr. Georges L. Chahine
Fortem Technologies builds counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), including TrueView radars, DroneHunter interceptors, and SkyDome Manager software, integrated into the end-to-end SkyDome System for detecting and defeating unauthorized drones.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRoboticsPleasant Grove, US
Timothy Bean(Executive Officer, Director)inAdam Robertson(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMatt Ocko(Director)inEd Cluss(Director)inIbrahim Ajami(Director)
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Signia Venture PartnersAE Industrial PartnersCapital FactoryKyber Knight CapitalNew Ground Ventures+1 more
Devorto is commercializing the Tethered Uni-Rotor Network (TURN), a solar-powered aerial platform designed to stay aloft without landing.
Deep TechEnergyHardware
Hepburn & Sons develops machine learning-enhanced monitoring and diagnostic systems for electrical power infrastructure, serving defense and military applications to ensure operational readiness and system reliability.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareGovTechHardwareManassas, US
Scott Hepburn(Co-Founder, Principal, Chief Executive Officer)Eric Hepburn(Co-Founder, Principal, Chief Financial Officer)Samantha Hepburn Hertel(Co-Founder, Principal, Chief Marketing Officer)Rick Hepburn(Chairman)
KCF Technologies provides hardware, software, and services for machine health optimization across industrial sectors including automotive, chemicals, food and beverage, forest products, metals, mining, oil and gas, utilities, and wastewater management.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Lou Romano(President)Vijay Gogineni(Chief Technology Officer)Jacob Loverich(Chief Product Officer)
Pittsburgh, US
Brett L. Luebke(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Hunaid B. Nulwala(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Stanko Brankovic(Director)Matthew Bootman(Director)Luebke R. David(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Magzor develops MIA™, a web-based design automation software that lets engineers, developers, and entrepreneurs build robotics, IoT, and mechatronic devices by selecting components, then auto-configures the electronics and software and generates production-ready PCBs and software architectures.
HardwareIoTRobotics
Cloverdale, US
Christopher Eonta(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew LaTour(Executive Officer)Michael Gough(Executive Officer)Francis Harvey(Director)Randhir Thakur(Director)Iain Cooper(Executive Officer)
Octex is a Florida-based injection molding manufacturer specializing in technically complex parts and assemblies for high-end markets, offering value-add services including tooling, pad-printing, assembly, and metrology capabilities.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMedical DevicesFlorida, US
Optimax provides precision optical components and systems designed through traditional and advanced CNC machining, serving industries including aerospace and semiconductor with expertise in opto-mechanical assemblies and optical systems.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechOntario, US
Joseph Spilman(Chief Executive Officer (CEO))Peter Kupinski(President)Tom Starin(Chief Financial Officer (CFO))Mike Hyman(Chief Technology Officer (CTO))
Monmouth Jct., US
Martin H. Ettenberg(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardStephen W. McHugh(Director)
Protection Engineering Consultants is an engineering and consulting firm providing protective design, research, and safety services for personnel, structures, vehicles, and infrastructure against hazards for commercial and government clients.
Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Kirk MarchandDavid StevensCharles Oswald
Quantum Design International manufactures and distributes scientific and industrial instrumentation globally through a network of wholly owned subsidiaries.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSan Diego, US
Palladyne AI develops embodied artificial intelligence and autonomous systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, with a focus on real-world operations in complex and contested environments.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsUnited States, US
BENJAMIN G. WOLFF(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)PRESTON WOO(Executive Officer)JULIE WOLFF(Executive Officer, Director)MARC OLIVIER(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inFRASER SMITH(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Stephen Jacobsen(Founder)
Co-investorsCottonwood Technology FundManta Ray VenturesRaptor GroupRiverfront Ventures, LLCTribeca Early Stage Partners
Interlink Electronics manufactures sensors and printed electronic solutions for force sensing, position control, gas detection, smart textiles, and human-machine interfaces across medical, industrial, automotive, and IoT markets.
Deep TechHardwareIoTMedical DevicesSemiconductors
Swift Engineering is a product development company that designs and manufactures innovative components, subsystems, and complete platforms for the aviation and aerospace industries.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsSpace TechSan Clemente, US
Trideum is a Test and Evaluation company founded in 2005 that specializes in technical and software solutions including LVC modeling & simulation, data management, AI/ML, cybersecurity, engineering, and unmanned systems development.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechHuntsville, US
Trillium Engineering designs stabilized EO/IR camera gimbals (imaging payloads) for unmanned aircraft systems, organized by size into Group 1, 2, and 3 platforms.
Defense TechHardwareRoboticsHood River, US
Co-investorsJ.F. Lehman
Newark, US
Joseph Anthony Heanue(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Patrick Wilfley(a Director prior to November 23, 2015)Lester John Lloyd(a Director prior to November 23, 2015)Augustus Percival Lowell(a Director prior to November 23, 2015)Philip Henry Devlin(Executive Officer)Muslim Tyebjee(Executive Officer)in
Co-investors1315 CapitalAgility Capital
Greenbelt, US
Carole Teolis(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inCarol Politi(Executive Officer, Director)inGilmer Blankenship(Director, Promoter)Benjamin Funk(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardWilliam Armistead(Director)Jean-Luc Abaziou(Director)
Co-investorsIn-Q-Tel
Vanilla is an ultra-long-endurance Group 3 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) offering over 8 days of endurance and up to 150lbs of payload for ISR, communications relay, SIGINT, electronic warfare, and other sensor missions.
Defense TechHardware
W5 Tech develops wireless technology products designed for military and satellite communications, including MUOS (Mobile User Objective System) solutions for troubleshooting, coverage extension, and network access.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechPhoenix, US
Bob White(Founder)Anne White(Founder)Jason Ferguson(President)Elaine Ferguson(Vice President of Operations)
WesTest provides test and diagnostic solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, including a proprietary Software Development Environment that integrates with existing test platforms and automates documentation generation.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareHill Air Force Base area, US
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